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If you are travelling in Thailand for any length of time you may see a money tree at some stage during your journey. These can often be seen in temples after they've been donated, but whilst the trees are still 'growing' I’ve also seen them in restaurants, markets and bars. They are usually set up … [Read more...]
To commemorate the anniversary of the Buddha's enlightenment, 12,600 monks have attended an alms-giving ceremony in Chiang Mai this morning. The number is auspicious because in numerology adds up to 9 and also marks the estimated 2,600th anniversary of the Buddha passing into Nirvana. Buddhist monks … [Read more...]
Images or depictions of nagas are a common sight in Thailand, particularly at temples. If you see a staircase at a Thai temple, take a closer look at the decorations and you may notice the naga which in Buddhism is often depicted as a snake or a serpent-like creature. The naga is a guardian figure … [Read more...]
Today is a public holiday in Thailand to mark Asahna Bucha Day which commemorates the occasion on which the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Tomorrow is also another important date in the Buddhist calendar with Wan Khao Phansa which is often referred to as Buddhist Lent. In Thailand, this … [Read more...]
Many of Thailand’s everyday features and sights are worthy of closer inspection because they often have a special significance. For instance, many temples and gardens feature fountains or water features which depict a woman with long hair. As shown below in the photo I took at Khao Tao in Hua Hin, … [Read more...]
The picturesque temple of Wat Suan Dok is located just off Suthep Road in the western part of Chiang Mai city. If you are spending time in Chiang Mai it is worth a visit just to see the unique whitewashed reliquaries or shrines which contain the ashes of the former royal families of Chiang Mai. … [Read more...]
Today is Visakha Puja Day, the most significant of all of the Buddhist holidays in Thailand. Visakha Puja marks three key events in the life of the Lord Buddha; his birthday, the day he attained enlightenment and the day he died and passed into nirvana. All of these events took place on the full … [Read more...]
